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  By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Barrister Ambassador Sheila Gbogidi has called on young legal practitioners across Nigeria and Africa to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), digital innovation and emerging technologies as critical tools for the future of legal practice, stressing that lawyers who adapt to technological change will remain relevant in an increasingly digital world. Gbogidi made the call while delivering the keynote address at the Lawyers Hangout 2026, held on Friday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House, Abuja. The annual gathering brought together lawyers, law students and legal professionals from across the country to advance career progression, strengthen professional collaboration, expand networks and explore emerging opportunities within the legal profession. Speaking on the theme, "AI, Technology and the Future of African Lawyers," she said artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept but a present-day reality that has already begun...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Lead Partner of LawCorrido, Barrister Henry Kelechukwu, has called on young legal practitioners across the country to embrace continuous capacity building, professional competence and strategic networking as essential requirements for a successful and impactful legal career. Kelechukwu  made the call on Friday while speaking at the 9th edition of the Lawyers Hangout held at the Nigerian Bar Association House in Abuja, where legal practitioners and young members of the Bar gathered to deliberate on career development, mentorship and the future of legal practice in Nigeria. Addressing participants, he said the legal profession demands more than a sound knowledge of the law, stressing that exceptional lawyers are distinguished by their ability to apply legal principles effectively to achieve justice. "The best lawyer is the one who knows the law, maximises the law and applies it effectively to attain justice in every matter brought before...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Branch, Pharm. Maduekwe Chimaeze Precious, FPSN, has called on pharmacists across the country to become active policy influencers, strategic community leaders, and advocates for healthcare reforms, saying the profession must play a more prominent role in shaping Nigeria's health policies and improving healthcare delivery. Maduekwe made the call while delivering his welcome address at the 45th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of activities marking Pharmacy Week 2026. The conference attracted top government officials and healthcare stakeholders, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bern...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN), Pharm. Elechi Oyim, FPSN, has commended the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) for its sustained commitment to advancing pharmacy practice, while urging pharmacists nationwide to uphold professionalism, ethical standards, and stronger collaboration in the delivery of quality healthcare services. Oyim gave the commendation in a goodwill message presented at the 45th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), tagged UNITY 2026, in Abuja. The AHAPN Chairman described the conference as a major platform for intellectual engagement, professional networking, policy dialogue, and the exchange of innovative ideas that continue to shape the future of pharmacy practice and healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The high-level conference attracted top government officials, policy...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP), Pharm. (Sir) Bankole Aminu Ezebuilo, FPSN, has called on pharmacists to embrace innovation, strengthen professional collaboration, and pursue practical solutions capable of transforming Nigeria's pharmaceutical sector and enhancing the country's global competitiveness. Ezebuilo made the call in a goodwill message at the 45th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), tagged UNITY 2026 , held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. He congratulated the ACPN leadership for successfully convening the conference, describing it as one of the profession's most important annual platforms for scientific exchange, policy dialogue, innovation, and professional development. The conference attracted high-ranking government officials, policymakers, healthcare stakeholders, lea...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN), Dr. Maureen Nwafor, has called for stronger collaboration between community and clinical pharmacists, saying a united pharmacy profession is critical to improving patient care and strengthening Nigeria's healthcare system. Nwafor made the call in a goodwill message at the 45th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), themed "From Local Pharmacy Practice to Global Impact: Managing Complex Political Systems," held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.  Among the esteemed guests at the conference were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who led the Federal Government delegation; the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro; the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare S...